LEARN/CREATE (PT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

6:30 pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home"Adding Charm"
Allen visits Oregon's Cascade Mountains where he learns about fresh greenery used during the holidays and how 1 million acres of Christmas trees add oxygen to the environment. He also visits a garden center in Denver where he learns about transplanting orchids.G

Simply Ming"Blanching with Guests Seth & Angela Raynor"
On the premiere episode of Simply Ming, it's all about blanching - the secret to improving color, taste and texture in foods. In the studio Host Ming Tsai cooks on the fly with Nantucket chefs Seth & Angela Raynor. Using the blanching technique and secret ingredients they team up to create two new dishes: Grilled Lobster with Summer Herbed Butter Roasted Potatoes and Fried Pork & Couscous with Peach Sesame Compote. D

8:00 pm

Coastal Cooking with John Shields"Carolina On My Mind"
The Grande Dame of Southern cuisine, Nathalie Dupree, shares some of the secrets of Southern cooking with her Frogmore Stew and Biscuits. Other recipes include Savannah She-Crab Soup and Peach Shortcake with Fluffy Cornmeal Pecan Toping. The Kitchen Goddess demonstrates how to put together a peachy floral centerpiece for your dinner table. D

8:30 pm

P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table"Orchard Fruit"
Allen serves up crunchy pear salad, grilled nectarines with bleu cheese and a refreshing peach beverage. He decorates a fall table using apples and pays a visit to an expert on peaches.G

Simply Ming"On the Road in San Antonio with Chef Johnny Hernandez"
Ming travels "south of the border" when he visits the hacienda of Johnny Hernandez - one of San Antonio's most popular chefs - on this special episode of Simply Ming. Together Johnny and Ming shop at a local Latin market where they look for inspiration and fresh ingredients. Back home at Johnny's, Ming and Johnny chop, dice, and grill two fabulous Latin-inspired dishes. D

10:00 pm

Coastal Cooking with John Shields"Coastal Tailgate"
Tailgate Kings of ESPN "The Feasty Boys" share their grilling secrets with a succulent seafood pouch recipe. Then warm up with some Tillamook Cheddar Cheese and Lager Soup and sweeten the deal with Pecan Pie Squares. The Kitchen Goddess will share tips on making perfect parking lot party. D

10:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe Classics"Israel"
Rick visits Jerusalem, home to ancient holy sites of Jews, Christians, Muslims and Armenians. He also travels to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jericho and the desert mountain fortress of Masada.G

11:00 pm

Seasons of Life"Middle Adulthood (Ages 40-60)"
Older adults are concerned with creating a legacy for the next generation, changes in life direction, and personal goal achievement.G